CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $4,885
  • Cash Discount Price: $13,063
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 45.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Research Medical Center is $4,885. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,063. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 45.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13,063

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,885

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $13,063 (12230%)
Insurance Median: $4,885 (4574%)
Cash: $13,063 (12230% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,885 (4574% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 4574% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4474%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
United $60 - $6,288 56%
Healthyblue $61 57%
Aetna $62 - $7,127 58%
Amerigroup $62 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 58%
Unicare $62 58%
Home State Health Plan $73 68%
Cigna $122 - $6,987 114%
Multiplan $136 - $10,341 127%
Corvel Corporation $162 - $9,083 152%
Oha Network $169 - $6,987 158%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $322 - $5,450 301%
Humana $362 - $9,083 339%
Ambetter / Centene $2,260 - $2,599 2116%
Nhc Advantage $2,309 - $2,655 2162%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $2,430 - $2,795 2275%
Universal Healthcare $4,253 - $4,891 3982%
Coventry $4,885 - $5,618 4574%
Coventry Kc Mo $4,982 - $5,729 4664%
College Park Family Care Center $5,225 - $6,009 4892%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $5,833 - $6,987 5461%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $9,114 - $10,481 8533%
Triwest Health Alliance $9,114 - $10,481 8533%
Cco, Inc. $9,721 - $11,179 9101%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $9,721 - $11,179 9101%
UnitedHealthcare $10,815 - $13,974 10125%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals